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Lidia López, B.A.Training TeamLidia López was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. The youngest of seven children raised by the strength of Agustina López Arámbula Silva, she graduated from Belmont High School near downtown LA in 1992. Lidia studied one year in Spain at the Universidad de Granada through International Programs and graduated from Sonoma State University in 1998 with a B.A. in Hutchins School of Liberal Studies and Spanish. Lidia’s passion and commitment arise from her personal experiences as a low-income and first generation student, and have guided her to work with youth since 1996. She has taught at both the elementary and high school level. She has also served as a Peer Advisor, Bilingual E.S.L. and Special Education Teaching Assistant, Residential Group Home Counselor, Seminar Facilitator, and Summer Academy Supervisor. Prior to receiving her B.A, she worked as the Executive Director to the Latino Student Congress at SSU where she conducted high school student outreach promoting higher education through the planning and administration of cultural and educational events, seminars, and discussions. Lidia has been an Outreach Advisor for the 3-1-3 & Upward Bound Programs at Sonoma State University where she supported 9-12th grade students from thirteen Sonoma County high schools in their preparation for, transition to, and graduation from a four-year college/university. She has presented workshops to students, parents and community members on personal development, college preparation and the college application process. Believing strongly in education, she is currently finalizing her Master’s program at |